With the NBA's elite defenders, he'll be very hard-pressed to get enough separation. His perimeter shooting is somewhat mediocre, and his overall lack of athleticism hurts his ability around the basket.

However, at just 19 years of age, remember that Rubio's body is still growing. His potential for success is limitless, while the amount of basketball IQ this "boy" possesses is scary.

European to American Transition: C

The international style of game differs tremendously from the Americanized NBA.

For one thing, the NBA and its "superstars" go hand in hand, while in Europe the team is much more important than the individual.

The majority of European basketball teams during the 2008 Beijing Olympics were comprised of no-name players.

Part of it has to do with their talent level, but most of these players naturally put the team before themselves. Likewise, most teams within the Euroleagues are comprised of 100 percent "role players".

If Rubio doesn't put up impressive individual stats, (which he won't, how will he handle the negative criticisms?

Averaging 10 PPG is very lackluster within the NBA, but in Europe, individual numbers, don't weigh as heavily.

Ten PPG can still be considered a great game in Europe, (assuming one did everything else right, especially for the "team") but in the NBA it translates to "B-U-S-T."

Final Verdict: B+

He's simply too young with too much talent to not have success within the United States.

Rubio may never develop himself into a "superstar", but that reflects popularity more than actual basketball content.

He's never posted up amazing stats in the Euroleagues, and I don't suspect that he will post up magical numbers during the rest of his career.

Even though he's so young with so much talent, his game is just not built towards individual numbers.

He's clearly a facilitating point guard who gives the ball up to his teammates, creating easier scoring opportunities through others.

Because of this, Rubio will never completely win over the NBA fans.

Yao Ming will never be the Chinese version of Shaq, the physically unstoppable force in the paint that people initially thought he would be. Ricky Rubio in all likelihood will not be the next Tony Parker.

Despite all that, Rubio will be a big asset for any team needing a true POINT guard.

The sky is the limit for this young Spaniard, as his potential has no bound.

Regardless of where he falls in the 2009 NBA Draft, he will indeed live up to his potential.